Rules for Driving in Kona

Stay safe in your Kona car hire with our guide to the rules for driving in Kona.



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Stay safe and on the right side of the law in Kona with our useful guide to the “dos and don’ts” of Kona car hire.

Driving in Kona is exactly the same as in Britain; be careful in Kona, and obey the law.

The biggest difference between driving in Kona and in Britain is the fact that people in Kona drive on the "wrong" side of the road. In Kona, for the first couple of miles of Kona car hire this can feel strange, so stick to quiet Kona roads until you're used to it.

Most people arrange automatic car hire in Kona, as not using the gears makes driving easier in Kona.

Speed Limits in Kona

On Interstate roads around Kona, speed limits are between 55 and 75 mph. In Kona itself, speed limits are around 45mph. Speed limits in Kona are posted along the side of all roads. In Kona if you break the speed limit, the Kona police can fine you on the spot.

Drink Driving in Kona

Drink driving is a serious offence in Kona, and conviction results in a fine and prison. In Kona, you can have some alcohol before driving in Kona, but you shouldn't drink before driving. If you crash in Kona whilst under the influence, your insurance won't be valid.

General hints for driving your hire car in Kona

In Kona, drive on the right, and overtake on the left. In Kona, "undertaking" is a traffic offence, and is punished with a fine.

If in Kona you see a school bus stop in Kona to pick up or drop off, wait for it to continue before passing.

In Kona you must always wear a seat belt while driving in Kona.

When approaching a junction on an Interstate near Kona, don't slow down until you have entered the "deceleration lane".

In Kona if you approach a set of traffic lights on red in Kona, you can turn right if the traffic is clear.

Speed limits and distances on signs in Kona are in miles, and petrol is sold in gallons at all Kona fuel stations.